they said that the world was built for two

I made a new friend at the beginning of the summer. 

We've had a few adventures.

Walking to work is never dull. 

We spent the first half of the summer tiptoeing through the rubble of King Street ....

... past the fallen trees on Bathurst ....

....until we caught the boat to work....

.... and watch the city flaunt her pretty buildings.

She brought out all the pretty colours while I was busy learning that 

the only way to get married is Ukrainian. 

Crowns!

Deep fried Mars bars are a very good thing.

We've also been on a few airplanes and had our passports stamped a couple of times.

But we've left all the hustle of the city behind for a bit. 
We're enjoying the county for a few days 

And as always, making new friends. 

Ps. Sorry the blog has been so slow lately, Instagram has been busy stealing my heart. 
Follow me there if you like, just look up "rubyclicks".

This American Visit - Chicago

Last weekend was the first weekend I’d had off since I started working at the little airport. I knew I had to do something special, and then the idea struck me as I was walking home.

 

We figured out everything just in time to get on an airplane ......

... and enjoy the hottest day of the year they’d seen so far in Chicago.

We followed the crowds.....

.... and stumbled upon the Taste of Chicago at Bryant Park.

Mmmmm, pulled pork sandwiches with lots of bbq sauce mmmmmmM

 

This classy old man stole my heart. He was waving his umbrella up and down trying to hail a cab. I would have jumped in had he asked.

I owe you a bit of an apology though. I didn’t take many pictures of my favourite things. I know that’s strange but I was feeling a little camera shy - I’m a bit out of practice … however I can offer you these little pearls of wisdom; if you order the shrimp and grits at The Southern they will be amazing, shopping around Wicker Park will make your closet prettier, and you should absolutely drink a few too many Moscow Mules in at the Bar Deville and then dance with the locals… you never know what you’ll find behind the curtains.